• MS, Dental Hygiene Education, University of Minnesota, 2016
• BS, Dental Hygiene, Minnesota State Univerity, Mankato, 2013
• Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts, Minnesota State University, Mankato, 2007

• Dental Hygiene License, State of South Dakota Board of Dentistry
• Certified Clinical Research Associate, SOCRA
• Dental Hygiene License, State of Wisconsin Board of Dentistry
• CPR
• Dental Hygiene License, State of Minnesota Board of Dentistry
• Local Anesthetic
• Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation
• Restorative Functions Certification

• Dental Care for Underserved Populations: Increasing the Footprint of USD Dental Hygiene, Delta Dental of South Dakota Foundation, (2023 - 2025)

Citations listed below are presented in a standardized, modified format for display purposes only. They do not necessarily reflect the preferred style and conventions of the faculty member or discipline.

• Pudwill, Katie, Regnerus, Carissa, and Drake, Miranda. JOVE Methods Collection. In Current Tools and Methods in Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy, editors JoVE’s Editorial Board includes world-renowned professors, scientists, physicians and key opinion leaders. Board members have been selected for their knowledge and proven experience in experimental science and/or cutting-edge medical practice. Our Board Members share the JoVE vision to accelerate scientific research through enhanced transparency and technical excellence at the lab bench and in the clinic. Editorial Board members act as advisors for the content, scope and long-term editorial vision of the journal.. JOVE, 2024.
• Hormann, Jill, Blue, Christine, Petersen, Ashley, and Drake, Miranda. Psychological effects of sharps injuries on students, staff, and faculty at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry., 52-58. Vol. 95, Iss. 3 Journal of Dental Hygiene, 2021.
• Drake, Miranda, and Blue, Christine. Chapter 5: Clinical Oral Structures, Dental Anatomy, and Root Morphology. In Darby's Comprehensive Review of Dental Hygiene, 136-158. Iss. 9 St. Louis, MO: Elsevier, 2021.
• Drake, Miranda, Lunos, and Blue, Christine. Efficacy of a prototype solution to facilitate the removal of supragingival dental calculus: a proof of concept study., 25-32. Vol. 94, Iss. 6 Journal of Dental Hygiene, 2020.
• Vo, Anna, Arnett, Michelle, Drake, Miranda, and Reibel, Yvette. Supporting the transgender community, 40-43. Vol. 18, Iss. 8 Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, 2020.
• Koerber, Kelly, Reibel, Yvette, Drake, Miranda, and Arnett. Successful management of adult patients with cerebral palsy: personalized education and treatment are critical to effective dental hygiene care, 38-41. Vol. 18, Iss. 4 Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, 2020.
• Drake, Miranda, Lenton, Patricia, and Lunos, Scott. A randomized clinical trial on the efficacy of a new oxalate- containing sensitivity relief strip following professional vs. self-application, e79-e87. Vol. 16, Iss. 2 International Journal of Dental Hygiene, 2017. (DOI: 10.1111/idh.12317)
• Drake, Miranda, and Blue, Christine. Clinical Oral Structures, Dental Anatomy, and Root Morphology. In Darby's Comprehensive Review of Dental Hygiene. Iss. 10 St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.

• Didactic Instructor of the Year, Class of 2018 University of Minnesota, 2018
• Didactic Instructor of the Year, Class of 2019 University of Minnesota, 2018
• Clinical Instructor of the Year, Class of 2017 University of Minnesota, 2016